Modern History of India MCQs
Practice Modern History of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the advent of Europeans, British rule in India, Governor-Generals and Viceroys, socio-religious reform movements, Revolt of 1857, Indian National Congress, freedom struggle, constitutional developments, important sessions, revolutionary movements, Gandhian era, partition of India and independence. These questions are designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #261
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Who was the President of INC during the 1929 Lahore session?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Lahore session where the Purna Swaraj resolution was passed.
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Lahore session where the Purna Swaraj resolution was passed.
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Question #262
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The Cabinet Mission came to India in?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Cabinet Mission, consisting of Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, and Alexander, arrived in 1946.
The Cabinet Mission, consisting of Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, and Alexander, arrived in 1946.
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Question #263
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Who authored the patriotic song 'Vande Mataram'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote Vande Mataram in his 1882 novel Anandamath.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote Vande Mataram in his 1882 novel Anandamath.
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Question #264
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Which Portuguese governor abolished Sati in Goa?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Afonso de Albuquerque banned the practice of Sati in the Portuguese colony of Goa in 1510.
Afonso de Albuquerque banned the practice of Sati in the Portuguese colony of Goa in 1510.
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Question #265
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The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British and?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II were defeated in 1764.
The combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II were defeated in 1764.
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Question #266
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Which state was the first to fall under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Satara was the first princely state to be annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse in 1848.
Satara was the first princely state to be annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse in 1848.
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Question #267
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Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Renaissance'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is recognized as the Father of Indian Renaissance for his socio-religious reforms.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is recognized as the Father of Indian Renaissance for his socio-religious reforms.
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Question #268
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The 'Ryotwari System' was primarily introduced by?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Thomas Munro and Captain Read introduced the Ryotwari System, mainly in Madras and Bombay.
Thomas Munro and Captain Read introduced the Ryotwari System, mainly in Madras and Bombay.
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Question #269
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The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
King George V announced the transfer of the capital to Delhi during the 1911 Delhi Durbar.
King George V announced the transfer of the capital to Delhi during the 1911 Delhi Durbar.
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Question #270
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Which of the following leaders was NOT a part of the 'Lal-Bal-Pal' trio?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a Moderate leader, whereas the trio represented the Extremist faction.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a Moderate leader, whereas the trio represented the Extremist faction.
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Question #271
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Who was the author of the book 'Hind Swaraj'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi wrote 'Hind Swaraj' in 1909, outlining his views on modern civilization and self-rule.
Mahatma Gandhi wrote 'Hind Swaraj' in 1909, outlining his views on modern civilization and self-rule.
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Question #272
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The Cripps Mission visited India during the tenure of which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Cripps Mission arrived in 1942 when Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India.
The Cripps Mission arrived in 1942 when Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India.
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Question #273
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The historic Dandi March was initiated to protest against?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Dandi March (1930) broke the British salt monopoly, marking the start of Civil Disobedience.
The Dandi March (1930) broke the British salt monopoly, marking the start of Civil Disobedience.
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Question #274
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Who was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 Revolt?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Lord Canning served as Governor-General during the revolt and became the first Viceroy thereafter.
Lord Canning served as Governor-General during the revolt and became the first Viceroy thereafter.
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Question #275
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The Ilbert Bill Controversy took place during the period of?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Ilbert Bill (1883) proposed by Lord Ripon allowed Indian judges to try European offenders.
The Ilbert Bill (1883) proposed by Lord Ripon allowed Indian judges to try European offenders.
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Question #276
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Who established the Indian National Army (INA) in Singapore initially?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Captain Mohan Singh originally formed the first INA from Indian POWs before Subhas Bose took over later.
Captain Mohan Singh originally formed the first INA from Indian POWs before Subhas Bose took over later.
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Question #277
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Who is the author of the book 'The Indian War of Independence, 1857'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
V. D. Savarkar authored this book, framing the 1857 revolt as the first war of independence.
V. D. Savarkar authored this book, framing the 1857 revolt as the first war of independence.
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Question #278
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The system of Dual Government in Bengal was abolished by?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Warren Hastings ended the Dual Government established by Robert Clive in 1772.
Warren Hastings ended the Dual Government established by Robert Clive in 1772.
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Question #279
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Which leader famously declared, 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak popularized this slogan to mobilize the masses for self-rule.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak popularized this slogan to mobilize the masses for self-rule.
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Question #280
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Who led the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Vallabhbhai Patel led the successful tax resistance, earning the title 'Sardar' from the women there.
Vallabhbhai Patel led the successful tax resistance, earning the title 'Sardar' from the women there.
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